Texas Legislature Puts Kibosh On Tesla Direct Sales

Direct sales are a bone of contention in several other states. The Tesla Model S and Model X are premium-priced products that are simply out of reach for most mainstream buyers. But the Model 3 is supposed to be the first Tesla priced to be affordable for most people. It will list for $35,000 (once fully optioned versions are available, some analysts think prices could climb to $60,000 or beyond, but Tesla has hold steady that the base price will be $35,000). Right now, Tesla is prohibited from selling its cars in Texas, Michigan, Connecticut, Alabama, Utah, Virginia, North Carolina, and Arizona. It faces restrictions in Missouri, West Virginia, Louisiana, and Indiana as well.